Shizuka: What urged you to start skating? And how old were you that time?
Yuzuru: When I was 4. My elder sister began skating and the icerink was just right at our doorstep, so I was somehow influenced and followed her to the rink.
Shizuka: I vividly remember when you came following her to our rink. You were still a kindergartner and your sister, Saya was the one who took up skating first, wasn't she? (Yuzuru: Yes) So, I had a strong impression that she's the skater and you're the brother of that skater. Before I knew it, you've grown up to be one of the world's leading skaters, so I'm caught off guard! It's really thought-provoking.
Yuzuru: Honestly, I was just following her footsteps and doing it as per usual. I even thought of quitting. So, I guess it's all thanks to her that I come to be what I am now.
Shizuka: Indeed, she regularly came to the rink and as the result, you laid your eyes on skating and became a skater. That could be the reason but..
Yuzuru: Yes.
Shizuka: but did the actual desire to get onto the ice rink come from yourself?
Yuzuru: I think I was the type to imitate whatever my sister was doing.
Shizuka: I see
Yuzuru: Due to that influence.. since my sister was doing it, I thought that I should as well. Double axel is particularly one of the stumbling blocks, isn't it? So when I saw her doing the jump, I thought 'I definitely want to jump like that'.
Thank you for your quick translation! It's good for me to read it for studying English as I'm not a native English speaker.
One thing, as a native Japanese speaker, where you put "I even thought of quitting", I hear Yuzu says "Although she has already quit skating."
You're welcome. I'm neither an English nor a Japanese native speaker and I don't have the greatest command of both languages. There are times I can't fully grasp the nuances of what's being said or written, so I'm more than happy when somebody who's more knowledgeable rectifies my mistakes.Thank you for your quick translation! It's good for me to read it for studying English as I'm not a native English speaker.
One thing, as a native Japanese speaker, where you put "I even thought of quitting", I hear Yuzu says "Although she has already quit skating."
She is not a native Japanese speaker,but thanks to zydeco88 and her multilingual talent,we could share so many infos about yuzu.
You're welcome. I'm neither an English nor a Japanese native speaker and I don't have the greatest command of both languages. There are times I can't fully grasp the nuances of what's being said or written, so I'm more than happy when somebody who's more knowledgeable rectifies my mistakes.
Amazing
Now people are talking about very talented young athletes, baseball players, swimmers, etc. all born in 1994 in Japan including Yuzu and Kanako Murakami. Yuzu is one the golden geniuses!!
http://gendai.ismedia.jp/articles/-/35167
One yeah ago some people also kept assuring everyone with "please, wait." The rest and the result you know.Of course he was not yet in great shape, but considering he couldn't skate a whole month and more, I think it was quite amazing to see him recover that quickly
Part 4 of 'My Olympic': http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cCVY6c6yeM
20/06
Shizuka: There's never been one who made rapid strides, immediately winning medals right after transitioning from Junior to Senior level, and now I'm witnessing this extremely unexpected growth up close. Do you feel that competing at the top level gives you a sense of happiness or does it put a certain amount of pressure on you?
Yuzu: Most of the time, the sense of happiness is stronger I think.
Shizuka: I see
Yuzu: Even long before Salt Lake Olympics, I'd always thought that I wanted to appear in competitions like the ones I watched on TV, the ones that I do now, to win medals, and to stand at the very top. So, I really think that the feeling of happiness is stronger.
Yuzu: *laughs* well, yes, but rather than winning at the GP Series or Four Continents, it's considerably difficult to win at All Japan Championships. Well, um, it's hard to comment on it *laughs*, but really, it's.. emotion-inducing.
Oh yes! Time to wake up!
Yuzu talked about his new season programs in My Olympic!!
He will perform new FREE PROGRAM in DOI ice show, held on 28th,29th,30th June, only one week left. The new FS music choice is still a secret but the characteristic of new FS music as containing a strong storyline which could make him easily to put his emotion in has been confirmed. About SHORT PROGRAM, it's just lack of time to complete it.
The greatest thing is DOI will be broadcasted by Fuji Television Network on 7th July, which means we all could see the new FS in two weeks. Party on!